2014: The year in news

Victory at Boston Marathon

Elise Amendola / Associated Press

Meb Keflezighi of San Diego celebrates his victory in the 118th Boston Marathon on April 19, a year after deadly bombings struck the event. Keflezighi became the first American man to win the race since 1983.

Meb Keflezighi of San Diego celebrates his victory in the 118th Boston Marathon on April 19, a year after deadly bombings struck the event. Keflezighi became the first American man to win the race since 1983. (Elise Amendola / Associated Press)

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